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Victor Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray relinquish three-goal lead against Kasimpasa

Why Osimhen should consider permanent transfer to Galatasaray

Casting back one's mind to last summer, it seemed Victor Osimhen would be inactive for the whole 2024-25 season after Napoli deregistered him from the squad. The Nigerian forward was not going to be part of Antonio Conte's plans the moment he took charge at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with the Italian tactician having preference for Romelu Lukaku whom he ultimately signed. Matters were made...

Osimhen scores brace as Galatasaray edge Rizespor in Turkish Super Lig

Osimhen scores brace as Galatasaray edge Rizespor in Turkish Super Lig

Victor Osimhen bagged a brace as Galatasaray defeated Rizespor 2-1 at the Caykur Didi Stadium on Monday night, Afrosport reports. After a goalless first half, Osimhen opened the scoring for Galatasaray two minutes after the restart. The Nigerian headed home a good cross from Polish midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski to put the visitors in the lead. Gambia international Ali Sowe restored parity for the host seven minutes...

Adana Demirspor chief resigns after team walks off pitch against Galatasaray

Adana Demirspor chief resigns after team walks off pitch against Galatasaray

Adana Demirspor chairman Bedirhan Durak on Monday announced his resignation following the incident that ensued in their Super Lig clash against Galatasaray at RAMS Park on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Adana Demirspor players decided to walk off the pitch 30 minutes into their match at league leaders Galatasaray after trailing 1-0 to an Alvaro Morata penalty. "I now sadly see that we have reached a deadlock. For...

Gabon’s Mario Lemina joins Galatasaray from Wolverhampton Wanderers

Gabon’s Mario Lemina joins Galatasaray from Wolverhampton Wanderers

Galatasaray have completed the signing of Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina from Wolverhampton Wanderers for €2.5 million on a one-and-a-half-year deal with the option for an additional year, Afrosport reports. Lemina had not featured for Wolves since January 6 after falling out of favour with new manager Vitor Pereira. He was stripped of the captaincy by former boss Gary O'Neil in December after an altercation with West...

Aboubakar nets brace as 10-man Hatayspor lose to Kasimpasa in nine-goal thriller

Aboubakar nets brace as 10-man Hatayspor lose to Kasimpasa in nine-goal thriller

Vincent Aboubakar scored a brace but it was not enough for Hatayspor as they lost 5-4 away at Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday evening, Afrosport reports. The match was full of drama starting from the eighth minute when Costa Rica defender Francisco Calvo was given a straight red card for Hatayspor. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the visitors took a 2-0 lead through Bilal...